Christian Science Monitor | Eyes on nuclear talks, Iran tempers support for Assad Christian Science Monitor As an American military strike looms over Syria, Iran is weighing its decades-long alliance with Syria against its own pledges to reengage with the US and the West over its nuclear program and other issues. Skip to next paragraph ... Iran's reaction to possible US attack on Syria shows signs of restraint Iran to Work With Russia to Stop Strike on Syria Syria allies: Why Russia, Iran and China are standing by the regime |
The Guardian | Oman sultan's Iran visit sparks hopes of progress in nuclear standoff The Guardian The first visit by a foreign leader to Iran since Hassan Rouhani assumed the presidency came earlier this week with the arrival of Oman's sultan, Qaboos bin Said Al Said. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's new foreign minister, officially greeted Sultan ... |
Business Insider | Iran's oil revenues drop 58 percent since 2011 as sanctions bite: US Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's monthly revenues from oil sales have dropped 58 percent since just before the United States imposed harsher sanctions on the country in 2011 because of Tehran's disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. official said. APNewsBreak: US: Iran Can't Access Much Oil Income US Sanctions Are Keeping Iran From Collecting Half Of Its Oil Revenue Japan oil imports from Iran rise 38.3% in July |
AFP | Kerry presses Iran on Abedini, former Marine and missing ex-FBI agent Fox News Secretary of State John Kerry called on Iran to "work cooperatively" to help return three Americans, including Pastor Saeed Abedini, whose eight-year prison sentence was upheld days ago, to their families. In his most extensive public comments to date ... Under Pressure, Kerry Breaks Silence on US Minister Imprisoned in Iran US Asks Iran to Free 3 Americans John Kerry calls for Iran to release pastor |
NBCNews.com (blog) | Iran's president tweets condemnation of Syria chemical weapons attacks NBCNews.com (blog) By Robert Windrem Investigative Reporter, NBC News. In a series of comments on Twitter over the past 24 hours, Iran's new president said Iranian officials "completely and strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons in Syria," and urged the United ... Syria Strike Could Dash Hopes for Iran Talks Russia and Iran Warn Against Intervention in Syria Iran warns against military intervention in Syria |
New York Times | Tour Iran? Operators Hope So New York Times By EMILY BRENNAN. Published: August 29, 2013. At the top of the agenda of Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, is fixing the country's crumbling economy, and promoting international tourism is part of his solution. Rouhani to the Rescue in Iran? Iran Says it Will Seek Results at IAEA Talks |
Syria-Iran cyberwar fears are a diversion from real issues ZDNet "It's likely that the Syrian Electronic Army does something in response, perhaps with some assistance from Iranian-related groups," said former White House cybersecurity and counter terror advisor Richard Clarke. You need years of government experience ... |
BBC News | Syria crisis: Iran treads fine line on conflict BBC News "'Chemical weapons' use in Syria, whoever has done it, is a criminal action and must be condemned. This is Iran's clear and absolute position," Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on his Facebook page. However, Iran does not ... Iran concerned over possible adventurism, warns of consequences Iran names woman as ministry press chief Iran appoints first foreign ministry spokeswoman |
Krauthammer's Take: Beware Iran National Review Online (blog) A regional conflict could result from an American intervention in Syria if Iran feels that it is in control in the Middle East, Charles Krauthammer said Friday night. Speaking on Special Report, Krauthammer warned that Iran historically parallels ... |
Syria and Iran Could Retaliate with Cyber Attacks Heritage.org (blog) With the U.S. and allies actively considering military action against the Syrian regime for reportedly using chemical weapons, the U.S. cannot ignore the possibility that Syria, and its ally Iran, will strike back at the U.S. with cyber weapons ... Analysis: Syria, aided by Iran, could strike back at US in cyberspace Syria, Iran armed for cyberwar with U.S. IDF Prepares for Cyber Warfare Attacks From Syria and Iran |